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CMS Reimbursement for ASCs: Accreditation vs. State Survey – What You Need to Know
To achieve enrollment with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and qualify for Medicare reimbursement and Medicaid reimbursement,

Discover New Infection Control Micro-Learning Resources from CDC
Stay ahead in infection control with CDC’s latest micro-learn resources, tailored for quick and effective training. Introducing the CDC’s Project

Honoring Dr. Foad Nahai: Visionary of the ISAPS Patient Safety Diamond
QUAD A is proud to share that Dr. Foad Nahai, an original board of directors member and renowned plastic surgeon, has

QUAD A International Standards Accredited By ISQua External Evaluation Association
QUAD A is proud to announce that our International Accreditation Standards v5.0 has been accredited by the International Society for

National ASC Month 2025: Advancing Safe, Accredited Outpatient Care
August is National Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) Month. QUAD A would like to take this opportunity to recognize the vital

QUAD A Welcomes New Auditors to the Board of Directors
QUAD A is proud to announce the addition of two highly accomplished professionals as Auditors on the Board of Directors,

Elevating Global Patient Safety: QUAD A’s Role at IAM 2025 in Dubai
In QUAD A’s continued mission of promoting patient safety, we were honored to have been invited by the Arab Association

The QUAD A Board of Directors is proud to welcome Dianne Bourque
Dianne began working with QUAD A in 2008 as a surveyor and has since become instrumental in our shared mission

What to Know: Technical Corrections to Updated QUAD A Standards
QUAD A has issued a new Technical Corrections Document, effective April 7, 2025. These updates take precedence over previous standards,

Importance of Reporting Outcomes in Outpatient Plastic Surgery
Patient safety in outpatient surgery is a primary focus for QUAD A. As a global, non-profit accreditation organization, we have

Why Observation of Care is Important
QUAD A is introducing Observation of Care for all non-Medicare programs. This requirement is already part of the Medicare program

QUAD A’s Newly Revised Standards Manuals: What You Need to Know
The newly revised Standards Manuals from QUAD A are here—and these updates will directly impact how you navigate the accreditation